Description
A quick and easy bake featuring taco flavors in a comforting casserole form, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups taco sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 24 bite-sized frozen turkey meatballs (about 340 grams), thawed
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced green onion, diced avocado, sliced tomatoes, sliced olives
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2. In the prepared baking dish, stir together the taco sauce, water, diced tomatoes (undrained), taco seasoning, and uncooked long grain white rice.
- 3. Add the thawed turkey meatballs to the dish and stir gently to combine.
- 4. Stir in ½ cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
- 5. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- 6. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
- 7. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8. Let the casserole stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish it with optional toppings if desired.